c. late 5th-8th Century CE
Composed of a piriform body on a ring base this lamp was produced in a two part mold during the Byzantine period. The fill and wick holes are both rimmed and the lamp is well decorated. Above the nozzle a palm tree, sometimes called the tree of life, is depicted. The shoulders of the lamp are decorated with curvilinear bands and dots.
In excellent condition.
3.74 x 2.75 inches (9.5 x 7 cm)
From an American collection acquired in Israel. Ships from the United States.
Worldwide Shipping and Certificate of Authenticity included in price.
Bibliography:
Noam Adler, “A Comprehensive Catalog of Oil Lamps of the Holy Land from the Adler Collection”, (Old City Press: Israel, 2004.)